Quick Summary
The Bishop Sycamore Centurions were portrayed as a high‑school football team. Their legitimacy was called into question after a televised game in 2021, prompting scrutiny of the programme's claims. The controversy centred on whether the squad truly met high‑school eligibility criteria.
About This Program ✦
BS High is a one‑off programme that falls under the broader category of television programme. It is presented as a single, self‑contained installment rather than an ongoing series, and its format is listed simply as “programme” with a one‑off genre. The title itself hints at a focus on a particular sporting story. The core of the show centres on the Bishop Sycamore Centurions, a group that claimed to be a high‑school football team. The narrative follows this supposed squad, tracing its public image and the way it presented itself as a legitimate school‑based side. The programme builds its account around the team’s claim to be an authentic high‑school outfit. A pivotal moment comes when a match involving the Centurions is broadcast on television in 2021. That televised game triggers widespread questioning of the team’s authenticity, with viewers and commentators alike beginning to doubt whether the squad truly meets the criteria of a high‑school football program. The broadcast acts as the catalyst for the controversy that follows. In response, the programme examines the fallout from that 2021 airing, detailing how the legitimacy of the Bishop Sycamore Centurions was put under intense scrutiny. It follows the ensuing debate, highlighting the challenges faced by the team as its claimed status is examined and contested.
BS High broadcasts on Sky Documentaries at 3:00am, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


